I drove 20+ hours to see my monk friend make his vows
This picture doesn't look like much, but it's so important to me.
Once upon a time (September last year), I planned a road trip/tour across Western Canada in order to attend this event, where one of my dearest friends made his vows as a monk. (!?Yes, I know.)
It was one of the most beautiful days of my life, for so many small, precious, sacred reasons I can't articulate here.
There was no fanfare. It was just at the regular 6:30am morning mass, with a few brief minutes dedicated to him. After driving the 20+ hours to get to the area, I drove from where I was staying an hour away in pouring British Columbia rain in the complete dark, windshield wipers going full steam the whole way there.
Sometimes you just know you need to be somewhere--that it's important for reasons you don't understand. This was one of those things.
Fight for these beautiful moments & listen to those little, sometimes outlandish nudges.
Sometimes do something just so driven by love and beautiful craziness, because these are the things that keep the heart going and that add up to an incredible, beautiful existence. These beautiful moments are irreplaceable & the very substance of life.
Xx, Kay
Sorry for disturbing the mood. Why did not you fly? Nice to have friends so dedicated like you
I am a very poor artist!
@kayclarity you'll be a rich artiste, I can tell ! you're doing great so far :D
Haha.. well, you are just sweet. I don't necessarily need to be rich, but finally being able to keep on top of my bills with a lot less worry would be wonderful. :). xx
I understand, would be great to do that :D
Absolutely awesome.
Thanks be to God for this man's vocation! + The world does not understand, but if it weren't for these people, the justice of God might have come upon the rest of us long ago. The sacrifice they make of the world, is truly tremendous!
May Jesus & Mary watch over this man, keep his vocation forever safe, and give him peace. +
I'm not sure you should consider the calling to be a great sacrifice. Sure, vocation has its demands. But in reality, living according to the evangelical counsels is the best way of living. On the other hand, marriage is often an occasion to make sacrifices. It all depends on whether you can recognize in this way what God speaks to you, and whether you can love others.
By "sacrifice" I meant those demands. The sacrifice of giving up family, friends, the career you might have had, the person you might have married, the family that might have been yours... etc..
But the religious life is the most perfect state, yes! And of course, by giving up everything, they really can gain everything! ^_^
Sounds like a nice drive! I love long drives! :) I live for the experiences and personally think it's great that you did this!
I actually do, too :). I feel just now that I'm getting a little old for it, but there is something just kind of magical and peaceful about a road trip!
Getting old, C'mon Kay!
As much as I love road trips, I haven't written much about mine here so far.
But your words....
Certainly made me nostalgic about a few of my trips. I just drove around a bit tonight and the skies were pouring down. I was listening to Eagles in my car and with the rain splashing against the windshield it made an interesting mix of sounds. I felt it was a little soothing even after a tough week at my desk!
If you enjoy it, I think it's a great feeling to be on the road, music playing, clear your mind and come back home to rest!
I think you are very right :). I think for me it's because it's been a big year--including 3 months on the road for my artistic work last year! Literally drove coast to coast and back again. Need to recoup again.. but I do like the shorter ones (just a day to somewhere else or so :).